France Poitou-Charentes
Surrounded by a garden with outbuildings in it, this renovated house has retained original features such as exposed beams and fireplaces. Downstairs is an open-plan kitchen/dining room and a living room with doors to a patio. There is also a shower-room at this level. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The house is in a hamlet just over 3km from Blanzay village in the Vienne region. Outbuildings include a small barn, a large stone barn, workshop and an attached cottage that needs renovating.
Price: €174,950
Agent: frenchestateagents.com
Portugal Algarve
Inland between Lagos and Loule, this two-bedroom terraced villa is close to Alcantarilha town. Recently built, the two-storey house incorporates traditional wood and tiles. The living room on the ground floor opens onto a terrace with gardens and swimming pool beyond. There is also a kitchen and wc at this level. Upstairs, both bedrooms open to terraces, and there is a bathroom up here too. Golf is nearby and the closest beaches are Armação de Pera and Salgados.
Price: €175,000
Agent: rightmove.co.uk
Spain Valencia
The sea is strikingly close to this three-bedroom penthouse duplex in Torrevieja, which has views of the briny from within and without. On the lower level is a shower-room, living/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a terrace with sea views. The glassy upper floor is a fun-fest with bedroom, sauna, barbecue area and terrace with oceanic views. It takes a minute to walk to the beach. Murcia San Javier airport is 20 minutes away and Alicante airport is a 40-minute drive.
Price: €175,000
Agent: rightmove.co.uk
Italy Umbria
This stone house is in the foothills of the Apennines, in a valley flourishing with oak woodlands. Recently restored, the house has kept original features such as fireplaces and exposed beams. Glazed doors open from the kitchen and living room onto a terrace, swimming pool and garden, from where there is a view down the valley to the town of Gubbio, which is 15km away. Upstairs is a bathroom, dining room and two bedrooms, one of which has access to a loggia. A 50sq m (538sq ft) annex could be converted into more living space.
Price: €175,000
Agent: Abodeitaly. com
